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M824 MUY

1995 Vauxhall Cavalier

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,616 mi
Last recorded111,616 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier112,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM824 MUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 111,616 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all brake disc slightly corroded/slight deterioration all suspension bushes not yet excessive

engine management light on dash/battery terminals loose

slight corrosion to all components/slight corrsion to all fuel pipes/brake pipes not yet leaking

slight movement in both rear shock absorber bushes not yet excessive

Fail 12 Aug 2009 111,615 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all brake disc slightly corroded/slight deterioration all suspension bushes not yet excessive

engine management light on dash/battery terminals loose

slight corrosion to all components/slight corrsion to all fuel pipes/brake pipes not yet leaking

slight movement in both rear shock absorber bushes not yet excessive

Pass 27 Aug 2008 107,821 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers seat slightly worn

engine management light on dash

handbrake travel requires adjustment/repair not yet at end of working travel

no blade on rear wiper

offside front tyre cracking on tread no cords yet exposed

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion to underbody/components/slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2008 107,820 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers seat slightly worn

engine management light on dash

handbrake travel requires adjustment/repair not yet at end of working travel

no blade on rear wiper

offside front tyre cracking on tread no cords yet exposed

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion to underbody/components/slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2007 103,457 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on dash

offside front tyre cracking on tread no cords yet exposed

rear wiperblade deteriorated

slight corrosion all flexible brake ferrules

slight corrosion to offside rear sill not yet excessive

slight deterioration anti roll bar link bushes offside and nearside front

Fail 24 Aug 2007 103,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all vehicle underbody slightly corroded not yet excessive

engine management light on dash

rear wiperblade deteriorated

slight cracking of tread offside front no cords yet exposed

Pass 25 Aug 2006 100,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no blade on rear wiper

Fail 24 Aug 2006 100,117 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no blade on rear wiper

Pass 18 Aug 2005 97,681 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ferrules on all flexible brake hoses showing corrosion.

handbrake cables across rear axle showing some corrosion.

power steering pipes at front crossmember inner,showing some corrosion.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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M824 MUY is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 112,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M824 MUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M824 MUY is a 1995 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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